Transport Designs Inc
USDOT 272811 · MC-177994 · Savage, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Transport Designs Inc is a corporation based in Savage, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 95 power units and 95 drivers, which ranks it #112 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 184 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 29.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 7.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Transport Designs Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 272811 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-177994 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4200 Egan Drive, Savage, MN 55378 |
| Phone | (952) 894-8242 |
| First registered | May 9, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 272811.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 87 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 368 | 28 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 11,912,367 miles reported for 2024 – about 125,393 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 93% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 95 CDL drivers; 95 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Transport Designs Inc | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 29.2% | 20.5% | 19.6% | 43% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 51% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.4 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 55% higher than average |
| Inspections | 184 | 184 with a driver check, 89 with a vehicle check, 104 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 29, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Transport Designs Inc?
Transport Designs Inc is registered with USDOT number 272811 and operating authority MC-177994.
How many trucks does Transport Designs Inc have?
It reports 95 power units (95 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 396 trailers, with 95 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 9, 2025).
Where is Transport Designs Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Savage, Minnesota 55378.
What is the out-of-service rate of Transport Designs Inc?
Over 24 months, 29.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.